General Dynamics Wins $74.7 Million Cougar Survivability Upgrade Contract
General Dynamics has won a contract valued at $74.7 million for egress upgrade kits in support of the Mine Resistant, Ambush Protected (MRAP) program
Anti-Gripen Deal Campaigners Warn Sale Could Cost Switzerland Three Times More
Ahead of a Swiss referendum to buy 22 Gripen fighter aircraft the countrys lawmakers opposing the deal say it could cost three times more than the government claims. Campaigners who are gearing up for the May 18 plebiscite warned that the price tag could swell to 10 billion Swiss francs
Rheinmetall To Modernize S. Africa's Air Defense Capabilities
Rheinmetall will modernize South Africa's air defence capabilities, enabling protection of civilian assets and events, the company announced today. Rheinmetall AG of Düsseldorf has just booked another important order in the field of military air defence
Airbus To Present Complete Portfolio At FIDAE 2014
Airbus Defence and Space will present its complete portfolio under the same umbrella in Latin America at FIDAE 2014 in Chile. “This region is one of the key markets for the company, which already has a strong presence in the area through all its business lines
BAE Systems To Showcase Hawk AJT, Eurofighter Typhoon At DIMDEX
BAE Systems will showcase the advanced swing-role fighter, Eurofighter Typhoon, alongside our latest products at this years Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX). "Our presence at DIMDEX will include a Eurofighter Typhoon, in a multi-role configuration; the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer; the 57mk3 and 40mk4 Naval Gun systems...
S. Korea Will Pay Less For F-35 Including Engine, According To A...
South Korea will benefit from economies of scale when production of the F-35 stealth jet goes into full swing in the next five years if it signs a contract for 40 aircraft for delivery starting from 2018, a senior Lockheed Martin official was quoted as saying by Yonhap News Agency. "Seoul is set to confirm a plan to buy 40 F-35As through the U
Airbus To Present UAV, Radar Systems, Aircraft At DIMDEX 2014
Airbus Defence and Space will present a wide portfolio of products and solutions at DIMDEX 2014 in Doha from March 25 to 27 2014. The companys solutions ranging from UAV, aircraft and radar systems to satcom services out of the former units Airbus Military, Astrium, Cassidian will be showcased at the show
Pakistan To Upgrade C-130 Fleet, US DSCA Tells Congress
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan for a C-130 Fleet Upgrade Program for an estimated cost of $100 million. The upgrade will allow continued operation of the Pakistans Air Force C-130 fleet (five C-130B and eleven C-130E models) for counter-insurgency/counter-terrorism flights; regional humanitarian operations; troop transport; and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions within Pakistan and in the region, according to the statement
Rolls-Royce Scandal To Impact IAF, Navy Pilot Training Program
New Delhis investigation into alleged corruption charges against Rolls Royce in the supply of engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for use on the Hawk aircraft could impact the Indian Air Force and Navys pilot training program. The Indian Navy has yet to take delivery of approximately 17 aircraft from BAE Systems with the remaining 40 allotted to the IAF as part of a $780 million contract signed in 2010 for 57 aircraft
Pending CBI Probe On Rolls-Royce Puts All Deals On Hold: Reports
India's Defence Ministry on Monday has put on hold all the deals with the UK-firm Rolls-Royce until a CBI probe into allegations of kickbacks and unauthorised use of an outside “commercial adviser” by the British firl in contracts with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) is completed
Rolls-Royce Wins $54 Million KC-130 Engines Support Contract
Rolls-Royce has won a $54 million contract for depot level repair of engines, propellers and other propulsion system components for 50 KC-130 aircraft for the US Marine Corps and the government of Kuwait. Work is expected to be completed in February 2015
General Electric Wins $205 Million Engines Support Contract For Australian Hornets
General Electric has won a contract extension estimated $205 million from Australia to supply F404 engines that power Boeing F/A-18 Hornet fighters. “After successful negotiations between GEII (General Electric International Incorporate) and the Defence Materiel Organisation, we have reached a mutual agreement on the price and requirements of the Classic Hornet contract extension, achieving savings of $36 million,” says defence minister David Johnston
British Army Declares Readiness to Counter Russian Threats
Australia Delivers Guardian-Class Patrol Boat to Fiji
Australia, India Agree on Air-to-Air Refuelling Cooperation
New Dutch-made Satellite to Strengthen Military Intelligence by 2027
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...